Could an appendicitis be the cause of a missed period?

Question

Sorry I mean appendectomy... lol sorry 4 the confusion.

Answer 1

Periods of stress and illness (you had both) can cause a delayed cycle. Once you are finished recovering from your surgery and back to your normal routine, your body will resume its normal routine, as well. (And it is important to not become anxious over it, because the stress from anxiety can cause it to delay even more.)

Answer 2

Appendicitis is caused by a blockage of the inside of the appendix, known as the lumen. The blockage leads to increased pressure, impaired blood flow, and inflammation. If the blockage is not treated, gangrene and rupture (breaking or tearing) of the appendix can result.

After having surgery, it is possible that your menstrual cycle might shift a small amount. However, this is not a symptom of appendicitis.
normal symptoms include: pain in the abdomen, first around the belly button, then moving to the lower right area
SYMPTOMS
loss of appetite
nausea
vomiting
constipation or diarrhea
inability to pass gas
low fever that begins after other symptoms
abdominal swelling

Answer 3

I don´t agree with the first answer. You ought to see a family physician, or emergency if the pain is severe, because cramping lower quadrant pain and a missed period to me is suggestive of gynecological problem, not necesarily an ectopic pregnancy. You will probably need to have an ultrasound done just to be safe, bedsides regular bloodwork to look for infections. Dr. Tomas, MIP

Answer 4

The trauma of having appendicitis and the surgery to remove them could certainly cause enough stress to cause a missed period

Answer 5

Not likely, but the treatment - appendectomy - could upset your body's normal rhythm for a couple months.

Answer 6

No, I don't believe so, hon., that just doesn't make sense.

Hope this helps.

Answer 7

lol